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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.37, 22,210.14 and 8,923.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.37, 22,210.14 and 8,923.98 is: 12,315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.37 : 22,210.14 = 8,923.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.37/22,210.14 = 8,923.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.37x = 22,210.14 × 8,923.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.37x = 198,202,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,202,845.16/16,093.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,315.81

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